U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Performance Over Politics bill passes in House

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor. “While shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate

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SSDC: Spectrum Communication pulls false attack ad paid for by conservative PAC & Joan Ballweg ally, Wisconsin Principles Inc.

MADISON, Wis – Earlier this month, Wisconsin Principles Inc., a dark money special interest PAC, paid to run a false TV advertisement against Democratic candidate and political newcomer Sarah Keyseki. The ad intended to boost Republican incumbent Joan Ballweg.  As first reported by the Lodi Enterprise, the ad wrongfully stated, “Keyeski

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WisDems: Democrat Elizabeth Grabe shows up for Assembly District 51

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, WORT-FM published an in-depth look at the race in Assembly District 51 between Democrat Elizabeth Grabe and incumbent Republican Todd Novak. As a result of new, fair maps signed into law by Governor Evers, Democrats now have an opportunity to retake the State Assembly this November and show unaccountable Republicans

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DSCC: Launches new TV ad against Eric Hovde: “Respect”

Today, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) is releasing a new television ad in the Wisconsin Senate race, “Respect.” The spot features a Wisconsin worker calling out Hovde for being a rich California banker and “straight up jerk” who doesn’t respect Wisconsin workers. The ad will reach voters on TV

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WisDems: Eric Hovde insults young Wisconsinites, says they “can’t write properly” and don’t “understand a good work ethic”

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, a new report from the Badger Herald revealed that Eric Hovde has insulted yet another group of Wisconsinites, this time, criticizing recent college graduates. In the recently uncovered comments, Hovde bashes college graduates, claiming they “can’t write properly” or “understand a good work ethic.” Throughout his campaign, Eric Hovde

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U.S. Sen. Johnson: Joins statement condemning Palestinian effort targeting Israel at UN

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) signed a joint statement condemning the disgraceful Palestinian Mission’s resolution, which targets the Jewish State of Israel and its rightful control over its historic homeland. The resolution was submitted to the United Nations and could be voted on as early as this week. The senators wrote, “… Please log in

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Performance Over Politics bill passes in House

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, was passed on the House floor. “While shareholder engagement remains an important aspect of corporate governance, the consideration of shareholder proposals that deviate from the company’s strategic direction or long-term goals has transforme…

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Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Milwaukee County Board approves Crowley proposal to balance 2024 budget without additional costs for taxpayers

MILWAUKEE – Today, the full Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved County Executive David Crowley’s proposal to close the 2024 budget deficit without additional costs for taxpayers and no major impacts on services. County Executive Crowley plans to sign the legislation in the days ahead. The Milwaukee County Comptroller’s Office has

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U.S. Rep. Steil: House passes Steil legislation to protect Americans’ retirement

WASHINGTON (September 19, 2024) – The U.S. House of Representativestoday passed Congressman Bryan Steil’s (WI-01) Protecting Americans’ Retirement Savings from Politics Act (H.R. 4767) as part of a larger investor reform package (H.R. 4790). This legislation will improve the shareholder proposal and proxy voting advice process to prioritize retirement savings over politics. Rep. Steil

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Harris campaign: Councils representing one million Teamsters endorse Kamala Harris

Local Teamsters unions across the country, including in key battleground states of Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Collectively, these unions represent one million Teamsters. These local Teamsters have committed to immediately begin knocking doors and engaging in other voter contact efforts

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U.S. Rep. Pocan: On anniversary of viewing Van Orden harassment footage, Pocan requests Steil release the tapes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on the one-year anniversary of U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) reviewing the video footage of an irate Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) screaming at high school-aged Senate pages, Pocan sent a follow-up letter to the Chairman of the House Committee on Administration, Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01), calling on him to fin… Please

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Opportunity Wisconsin: Reps. Steil and Van Orden vote for spending bill that jeopardizes veterans’ health care and access to Social Security benefits

MADISON, Wis. – Last night Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden voted in favor of a dangerous short-term spending plan that fails to provide much-needed funding for veterans’ health care programs and the Social Security Administration. “After failing to pass spending packages that support working families, seniors, and small businesses here in

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WisDems: To host Veep cast reunion hosted by Stephen Colbert

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin announced Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the cast of Veep will reunite for a live virtual grassroots fundraising event, hosted by Stephen Colbert. During this one-of-a-kind event, the Veep cast will do a table read of the show’s third season episode, “Crate”—the episode where Vice President Selina

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WisDems: Money meant to improve reading in schools is frozen amid a political fight. Now, districts have to take out loans.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, CBS 58 reported that months after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Republican efforts to block state funding were unconstitutional, Duey Stroebel and Republicans in the Joint Finance Committee are still withholding funds that would improve student reading. As a result of Republican games, Wisconsin school districts must take out tens o…

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